Question

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Which value of x makes this equation true ? 14 + x = -1/2 (x - 1) +1/2

Answer 1

x = -26/3

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

Step 2: Add 1/2x to both sides.

Step 3: Subtract 14 from both sides.

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 2/3.

Answer 2

x= -26/3

Explanation:

14+x=

−1

2

(x−1)+

1

2

14+x=(

−1

2

)(x)+(

−1

2

)(−1)+

1

2

(Distribute)

14+x=

−1

2

x+

1

2

+

1

2

x+14=(

−1

2

x)+(

1

2

+

1

2

)(Combine Like Terms)

x+14=

−1

2

x+1

x+14=

−1

2

x+1

Step 2: Add 1/2x to both sides.

x+14+

1

2

x=

−1

2

x+1+

1

2

x